http://www.hdtracks.com/xenakis-varese?___store=default127787Xenakis/Varesehttp://s3.amazonaws.com/hdtrack_img/764593005827_185.jpg11.98USDInStock/Classical/Classical/20th Century ClassicalThis remarkable disc brings together two leaders of the 20th century avant-garde: the early French iconoclast Edgard Varèse and Iannis Xenakis, who now lives in France. Varèse's influence on modern music is indisputable -- from the later avant-gar... This remarkable disc brings together two leaders of the 20th century avant-garde: the early French iconoclast Edgard Varèse and Iannis Xenakis, who now lives in France. Varèse's influence on modern music is indisputable -- from the later avant-garde, to Frank Zappa to movie soundtracks -- all borrowed from Varèse's unique style. He has also had a direct influence on Xenakis muiscally and personally, where the two collaborated on Varèse's electronic work Poème Electronique for the Brussels Worlds Fair.<br />
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Conductor Juan Pablo Izquierdo has had much experience directing Xenakis's music and other modern masterworks. Xenakis was invited by Izquierdo and Carnegie Mellon University for an extended visit featuring a festival of his music. All three works were prepared and recorded with the composer's supervisionl.<br />
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Dämmerschein ("Rays of Twilight") is one of the latest large orchestra works by Xenakis. An energy-charged, volcanic composition from the first note to the last, its massive contrasting blocks of sound give the aura of light through music.<br />
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Persephassa is a classic in Xenakis' œuvre and one of the great percussion ensemble works.<br />
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La Déesse Athéna is a thickly scored chamber work, with the instruments often playing in their most aggressive ranges. The virtuoso baritone part calls for the singer to range from his lowest register to high falsetto, effecting the dual male/female nature of the Greek deity Athèna.<br />
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Finally, Varèse's monumental Amériques, for a huge orchestra including 11 percussionists and sirens, was influenced of the urban landscape of New York - a thing of violent beauty. At the climax, the full power of the orchestra is unleashed in one of the most expansive and impressive passages in the entire orchestral repertoire. A sonic experience richly recorded and guaranteed to blow you out of your seat!<br />
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Xenakis, Iannis : Dämmerschein<br />
Xenakis, Iannis : Persephassa<br />
Xenakis, Iannis : La Déesse Athéna<br />
Edgard Varèse (1885 - 1965) : Amériques11.98Carnegie Mellon University Philharmonic OrchestraClassical,20th Century Classical2013-10-20

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This remarkable disc brings together two leaders of the 20th century avant-garde: the early French iconoclast Edgard Varèse and Iannis Xenakis, who now lives in France. Varèse's influence on modern music is indisputable -- from the later avant-garde, to Frank Zappa to movie soundtracks -- all borrowed from Varèse's unique style. He has also had a direct influence on Xenakis muiscally and personally, where the two collaborated on Varèse's electronic work Poème Electronique for the Brussels Worlds Fair.

Conductor Juan Pablo Izquierdo has had much experience directing Xenakis's music and other modern masterworks. Xenakis was invited by Izquierdo and Carnegie Mellon University for an extended visit featuring a festival of his music. All three works were prepared and recorded with the composer's supervisionl.

Dämmerschein ("Rays of Twilight") is one of the latest large orchestra works by Xenakis. An energy-charged, volcanic composition from the first note to the last, its massive contrasting blocks of sound give the aura of light through music.

Persephassa is a classic in Xenakis' œuvre and one of the great percussion ensemble works.

La Déesse Athéna is a thickly scored chamber work, with the instruments often playing in their most aggressive ranges. The virtuoso baritone part calls for the singer to range from his lowest register to high falsetto, effecting the dual male/female nature of the Greek deity Athèna.

Finally, Varèse's monumental Amériques, for a huge orchestra including 11 percussionists and sirens, was influenced of the urban landscape of New York - a thing of violent beauty. At the climax, the full power of the orchestra is unleashed in one of the most expansive and impressive passages in the entire orchestral repertoire. A sonic experience richly recorded and guaranteed to blow you out of your seat!

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